Assistant Director of Engineering

Job Description

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Job Summary :

Participate in the preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment and rooms. Supervise, train, and inspect the performance of engineering associates ensuring that all procedures are completed to the hotel's standards. Work closely with Director of Engineering in scheduling work and setting priorities. Also make decisions in the absence of Director of Engineering and act as the backup for calls when there are emergencies.

Responsibilities :

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
• Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Act in capacity of Director of Engineering during his / her absence.
• Inspect supply levels, cleanliness and organization of storage areas; assign designated personnel to rectify any deficiencies.
• Conduct weekly inventory on equipment and supplies; prepare requisitions for reordering of shortages.
• Implement methods and techniques, which are cost effective to improve efficiency.
• Pre-plan and order materials for special projects; coordinate scheduling with department heads to eliminate conflict.
• Conduct building rounds and take gauge readings; check for potential fire hazards, burnt out lights, and faulty equipment.
• Check Engineering Logbook and Night Report for information regarding problems; document pertinent information in logbook.
• Collect, prioritize and coordinate completion of such work orders received from hotel departments; ensure scheduled completion of the following :

a. Replace light switches

b. Reset circuit breakers

c. Replace wall plug receptacles

d. Replace fluorescent light ballast

e. Replace electrical solenoid valve

f. Replace small motors

g. Use test equipment; ohmmeter, voltage tester, amp probe

h. Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines

i. Repair of replace valves, gate, globe, ball, solenoid valves

j. Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals